[English] The Oxford 3000 Most Important Words
Loved Male Pronoun Bre Father—He Perfect Gentleman Man
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BrE / hi / NAmE / hi / |
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- everyone liked my father—he was the perfect gentleman.
- he (= the man we are watching) went through that door.
- every child needs to know that he is loved.
- he who (= anyone who) hesitates is lost.
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he(pronoun)BrE / hi / NAmE / hi / - a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified
- Everyone liked my father—he was the perfect gentleman.
- He (= the man we are watching) went through that door.
- a person, male or female, whose sex is not stated or known, especially when referring to somebody mentioned earlier or to a group in general
- Every child needs to know that he is loved.
- He who (= anyone who) hesitates is lost.
- My daughter prefers to see a woman doctor.
- They have a male nanny for their kids.
- a female racing driver
- Everyone needs to feel he is loved.
- Does everybody know what they want?
- Somebody’s left their coat here.
- I hope nobody’s forgotten to bring their passport with them.
- Everyone knows what’s best for him- or herself.
- If in doubt, ask your doctor. He/she can give you more information.
- A baby cries when he or she is tired
- Babies cry when they are tired.
- used when referring to God
Word Origin- Old English he, hē, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hij.
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